Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1857, George E. Ohr, American potter (died 1918) was born. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 2002, Nico Williams, Spanish footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Horror as girl, 13, raped, burned with cigarette and treated as an ‘ashtray’

Daily Express

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July 7, 2026

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Horror as girl, 13, raped, burned with cigarette and treated as an ‘ashtray’

The court heard that the man befriended the teenage girl on an online video conferencing platform.

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ArcaMax

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· Jun 30, 2026

Drug-spiked water jug caused teens to overdose in LA juvenile hall, lawsuit alleges

LOS ANGELES — Several teens overdosed at a Los Angeles County juvenile hall last year after they drank from a water jug spiked with a dangerous narcotic that was passed around in a classroom, according to a federal civil rights lawsuit filed ...

Daily Express

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· Jun 22, 2026

Horror as girl, 16, gang-raped after boyfriend lures her to home

Police have arrested three suspects while a fourth remains at large.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 24, 2026

NACOC raises alarm over rising drug abuse among SHS students, links trend to indiscipline

The Ashanti Regional Office of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has raised concerns over the growing abuse of illicit drugs among young people, warning that the trend is contributing to increasing cases of indiscipline in senior high schools across the country. According to the Commission, the use of narcotic substances by some students is negatively affecting behaviour, undermining discipline, and creating challenges for school authorities, teachers and guidance counsellors.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 10, 2026

Altria Group: High Dividends Are Much More Addictive Than Nicotine

Altria Group: High Dividends Are Much More Addictive Than Nicotine

BBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aids

Substance abuse was listed as another significant condition the former child star was experiencing.

Mashable

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· Jun 24, 2026

Boys on the internet are telling me nicotine is a productivity hack

Traditionally, nicotine’s whole brand was “this will ruin your life but make you look hot outside a bar.” Now boys on the internet are telling me nicotine is a productivity hack.

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Related coverage for "Horror as girl, 13, raped, burned with cigarette and treated as an ‘ashtray’": ArcaMax — Drug-spiked water jug caused teens to overdose in LA juvenile hall, lawsuit alleges. Daily Express — Horror as girl, 16, gang-raped after boyfriend lures her to home. MyJoyOnline — NACOC raises alarm over rising drug abuse among SHS students, links trend to indiscipline. Seeking Alpha — Altria Group: High Dividends Are Much More Addictive Than Nicotine. BBC News — The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aids. Mashable — Boys on the internet are telling me nicotine is a productivity hack